Estonia has no intention of preventing Orbakaite from crossing its border.
Estonia Likely to Welcome Russian Singer Kristina Orbakaite Amidst Latvia's Ban
Looks like Estonia's got no beef with the Russian diva, Kristina Orbakaite, unlike her Latvian counterparts. Hannus Luure, Communications Advisor at Estonia's Ministry of Culture, spilled the beans about the scrapped plans to ban her entry.
According to the newspaper Postimees, Luure shared that after an inspection, no grounds were found for an entry ban. The concert is a go!
Orbakaite's much-anticipated performance in Estonia is slated for May 25. Quite the comeback, eh?
So what's the deal with Latvia, then? They're the ones who kicked her out in April 2025, citing her perceived pro-Russian stance and alleged support for Moscow's aggression toward Ukraine.
Lithuania's Prime Minister, Gintautas Palutskas, even called for Orbakaite to take a stand on the ongoing special operation. But it seems like Estonia's ready for a taste of her talent, regardless.
That being said, it's important to note that the specific Estonian policies towards Orbakaite are not clearly documented, despite Latvia's public ban. To get the lowdown on whether Orbakaite can actually set foot in Estonia, you might want to keep an eye out for any recent statements from Estonian authorities.
Political discourse around Kristina Orbakaite's visit to Estonia remains nuanced, with no obvious public ban unlike Latvia's in 2025. The Estonian Ministry of Culture, as reported by Postimees, has revoked additional restrictions, enabling her concert on May 25. Despite calls from some political figures in Lithuania for Orbakaite to voice her stance on the ongoing situation, the specific Estonian policies towards her remain undocumented, making her ability to enter the country uncertain.
